Ovarian cancer is estimated to affect over 22,000 American women this year alone, but its early symptoms are easy to miss, making it the deadliest form of female reproductive cancer. Ovarian cancer goes relatively undetected until it reaches stage 3…
School is back in session, and whether it’s a sore throat, a runny nose, or something else, it can sometimes be difficult for parents to decide if their child is too sick to go to class. Keeping an ill…
According to the CDC, modern vaccines prevent approximately 2.5 million deaths among children every year—even so, one child dies every twenty seconds from a vaccine-preventable disease. One of the best things that a parent or guardian can do for…
Can you even believe we are already talking about the kids going back to school? August 8th will be here before we know it. However, while your mind is probably spinning with school supplies, a new wardrobe, working around practice…
Did You Know? According to the ADAA, anxiety disorders are the most common cases of mental illness among U.S. adults, affecting roughly 40 million citizens. Though these disorders are highly treatable through both cognitive behavioral therapy and medication, around…
As soon as the summer arrives, one of the first activities most people do is hit the swimming pool or the beach. However, sometimes that first dive into the water can lead to a trip to UAB Medical West Otolaryngology…
A tongue-tie – say that five times fast! Not to be confused with a tongue-twister, a tongue-tie is a medical condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion. Formally known as ankyloglossia, the condition is present at birth. An unusually short,…
Pack Your Safety Game The summer months seem to be over before they begin. It’s no wonder everyone is in a rush to complete their summer bucket list! But, when rushing from here to there, trying…
Do you often ask your friends or family to speak up or repeat themselves? Is it difficult for you to understand conversations in a crowd or in an area with background noise? Are you turning up the TV or radio…